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K689 DJB

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 148,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 143,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,105 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,560 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 142,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,849 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 140,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,213 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,742 miles

exhaust corroding

handbrake has travel

o/s/r handbrake performance could be better

tested in wet

Pass 8 Jan 2010 134,750 miles

Both sides Headlights pattern fading - Just meet criteria

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear park brake could be better

Pass 13 Jan 2009 133,138 miles

Both front headlight patterns fading

Exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside rear handbrake could be better

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,169 miles

o/s beam pattern faint ( just meets criteria)

slight leak around power steering pump

Fail 8 Jan 2008 132,169 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

o/s beam pattern faint ( just meets criteria)

slight leak around power steering pump

Pass 13 Jan 2007 129,969 miles

All suspension starting to show general wear

Both sides front headlight patterns fading

Winscreen cracked, not in swept area

Pass 3 Jan 2006 126,244 miles

ADVISE NOTES AS ORIGINAL TEST !

Fail 29 Dec 2005 126,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering rack & pipes damp

Winscreen cracked, not in swept area

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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K689 DJB is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K689 DJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K689 DJB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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